I recently finished writing the first draft of my newest science fiction novel, and it has been quite a journey so far. I have learned a lot about writing, and …
Category: Writing
How to Write Great Characters (Avatar: The Way of Water)
“Avatar: The Way of Water” was, well, an “Avatar” sequel. It was more about the spectacle, the effects, and the world that James Cameron invented rather than the story and …
The Fabelmans: Write Your Story
“The Fabelmans” was a fantastic movie. It was an autobiopic about the early life of Steven Spielberg, showcasing the choice he made between art and family and the purpose of …
Pointing Fingers
Humans have been shifting blame since the beginning of time. Adam blamed Eve, and Eve blamed the serpent. No one likes to take the blame. What would be the point? …
Writing is Servitude
In 2020, I attended an online writer’s conference held by Houston Baptist University. It was fascinating; they had different breakrooms where we could enter and attend different classes. We could …
Willow: Episodes 1 & 2 Review
(Episode one bad, episode two good. Bad guys are epic. Feels like a YA romance fanfic. What the heck are the songs during the credits?) I love the “Willow” movie. …
Stop Reading, Start Writing (NaNoWriMo 2022)
This was a bit of a weird month for me. I decided to participate in NaNoWriMo this year but didn’t go into it with a plan. I decided I would …
Distinctions Between Realities (Ready Player One)
Reality is a scary place. I recently finished listening to “Ready Player One,” a dystopian YA novel about a virtual reality game. The book was overflowing with references to other …
The Perfect Beginning
Writing the beginning of a story can be challenging, but there are some methods to help make it easier. The beginning of a story can be tricky to write. There …
How to Define Genre
Genre is a strange thing to define. Some might say it’s the type of story being told, while others may think it’s the elements with which a story is told. …